AirporTaxi Release New Single.

Arguably one of the freshest music groups in Uganda, AiporTaxi have added another single to their already sizzling list of dope songs. With their previous single ‘All the way’ doing fine as far as airplay is concerned, AirporTaxi seem restless.

On Saturday, the Talent Africa managed music block

AirporTaxi Release New Single

released their new single ‘808’s and Heartbreaks’ that comes off their forthcoming debut album titled “Lift Off” which is scheduled for release this year. 808’s and Heartbreaks which is characterized by low bass kick drums and tinny clap sound makes you feel that rhythmic Roland TX 808 machine that echoes a retro reverberating sound.

‘808’s and Hearbreaks’ was co-produced by Aethan and Samurae at Talent Africa Studios in Bugolobi. Aethan, whose beat making skills have crowned him king in that style lets Samurae do the mixing, recording and mastering of this sound as he comes off with a sane beat that see AirporTaxi members come off on each pattern clean.

Athen Lyre releases club banger “Onkolera”

Ugandan South African based singer, songwriter Athen Lyre is yet back again with a high love tempo club banger record titled “ONKOLELA”.

Mayombwe Patrick Wanny who is famously known for songs like Tonkyawa (Written and Produced by Ronnie) has brought smiles on people’s faces yet again in this lockdown when he dropped Onkolela.

According to our sources in South Africa, the song was fully written,composed by (Athen Lyre) and finally produced by his younger brother Jkayz the beat boy who is a producer based in Mbarara. JKayz the beat is muchly known in Mbarara for producing songs like Tamu -Tamu by T-Paul and More for Rasta Dog.

Athen lyre is the most prominate artist in South Africa as a Ugandan, he has collaboration with South African Female B.E.T Award winner Sho Madjozi that is on the way coming soon, according to his Tree House Music Management.

Navio whose real names are Daniel Kigozi at exactly midnight released the video to one of his songs off the recently launched Strength in Numbers album. The album has 15 trucks and the singer few hours ago decided to release the one featuring singer and songwriter Daddy Andre and rapper Flex D’Paper. The song was produced by Mio Made and shot by Sasha Vybz at the shores of Lake Victoria.

The rest of the songs on the album will be released one after the other and some of the songs feature big African artistes like Seyi Shay and Ice Prince from Nigeria, Kaligraph Jones and Vanessa Mdee from Tanzania.

Video: Karitas Karisimbi walks away from live show after co-host bullies her

Drama erupted at the Kamwokya based Media Plaza and precisely on NXT Radio when a radio show ended earlier than usual in what the listeners called an act of bullying. Ronnie MacVex who was on his usual show with Karitas in a heated topic today used his co-cost as an example, something Karitas did not take lightly.

While Karitas urgued that it was not conclusive to call someone ugly, and that one man’s meat can be another’s poison, Ronnie thought there was room where everybody could agree someone was ugly. In an example, Ronnie said for “For example I could say Karitas made hair those ladies on Mizigo love” Karitas did not take this easy and walked from the show.

While the pair is known for not always moving along, today’s incident also confirmed the on going rift.

Some views and listeners have sided with Karitas and women activists have been fast to chip in with their emancipation card. Nxt Radio will try tp cover this up but the show may see one of the two walk away.

Sony ATV Announces Munya Chanetsa as New A&R Manager for Africa

Today, Sony/ATV Music Publishing South Africa announced it has
named Munyaradzi Chanetsa (Munya) A&R Manager, Africa, effective
June 1.

In this role, Munyaradzi will be responsible for finding new talent
throughout the continent, promoting songwriters’ copyright and careers, and
connecting them to larger opportunities around the world. He will also work
closely with colleagues to pitch new and existing repertoire into the
marketplace.

Munyaradzi is a prominent music executive in South Africa and throughout
the continent. With his A&R and licensing experience spanning over ten
years, he has engaged mobile and online platforms, independent record labels,
artists and music publishers. He has also been a featured presenter on music
copyright at leading forums in South Africa, Angola, Uganda, Ghana, Nigeria and
Zimbabwe.

Rowlin Naicker, Managing Director of Sony/ATV South Africa said, “I
have worked with Munya previously and I have no doubt we have a person here who
brings with him dedication, passion and experience, which is key as we expand
our publishing business across the continent. We are excited to work with him
to achieve our goals.”

“Munya is a creative talent with vast experience and a perfect fit for our company and its creative ambitions. With Munya’s position in the creative community both in South Africa and across the African continent he will be a great addition to our global team.” said Guy Henderson, Sony/ATV President, International.

Munyaradzi said, “I am joining a great team of talented people who
share my passion, and I just cannot wait to see what we can all achieve
together.”

He joins Sony/ATV SA from CAPASSO (Composers, Authors, Publishers
Association of SA) where he served as Head of Licensing. Prior to that,
Munyaradzi was Head of Operations at Content Connect Africa whilst also
assuming the role of Managing Director of Content Connect Ghana and Content
Connect International. Earlier in his career, he was Head of Marketing &
Promotions for Putumayo World Music in South Africa, which is based in New
York.